Graduated Tax Petition

We, the undersigned, oppose the Democrats' Graduated Income Tax proposal. Under current Illinois law, the individual income tax rate will be 3.75 percent in 2015. Under a new plan, however, a higher 4 percent rate kicks in for people earning just $18,000. That income tax rate targets Illinois’ working class.

no tax increase. go back to 2010 before the Governor Quinn exchanged jobs for votes of lame duck reps

Jerry Kalinsky signed
2014-02-19 14:22:17 -0600

George Bowman signed
2014-02-19 14:20:21 -0600

A ridiculous idea for politicians to extend their power further into the pockets of ordinary citizens. We need changes in government urgently starting at the top.

Craig Riecks signed
2014-02-19 14:12:20 -0600

The ACA tax I pay as a employer upsets me tremendously. We do all we can to cut costs and survive, but wham – I get to fund ACA. It should really be titled UCA – unaffordable care act. I’m sure you’ve heard that one.

Our open enrollment was 12/1 last year. I’ve already asked my agent that kind of premium increase I’ll have later this year. He said to expect 15-25%. Great!

Our sales at the Paxton IGA have been down the last 4 years. Our customer count is at its lowest in 20+ years. We need help – not more expenses.

Steven Kuhn signed
via Darrell Traylor2014-02-19 13:57:51 -0600

Michael Sheets signed
2014-02-19 13:43:02 -0600

Thought the last state income tax raise was temporary. Oh I get it, it was, until they raise it again. Once again we see the the only thing the Dems. are good at running is their mouth.

Christine Heffernan signed
2014-02-19 13:15:09 -0600

Bruce Scarbeary signed
2014-02-19 13:02:22 -0600

Timothy Lewis signed
2014-02-19 12:58:55 -0600

Steven Cooper signed
2014-02-19 12:56:38 -0600

Jacob Trom signed
2014-02-19 12:56:30 -0600

Government is a funny thing. They are the only ones that can make their boss give them a raise to balance their budget. We, the people of Illinois, are the boss of politicians. I don’t have the luxury of telling my boss to give me a raise so I can keep my level of living. I have to make cuts to my budget and remove expenditures to get it to balance. Springfield needs to do the same. It might hurt some, but people become tougher when tested.

Darrell Traylor signed
2014-02-19 12:55:42 -0600

About 90% of all Illinois elected officials need to be defeated, Something like a blood transfusion, with some honesty and morals. Term limits need to be set 2 terms for house of representatives and one term for Senate and 10 years for Judges subject to automatic recall vote each election cycle. Lower pay to State average for private employees.

Mary Neubecker signed
2014-02-19 12:55:40 -0600

More tax schemes robs EVERY citizen of their money and ability to control their own lives; thus a huge attack on their Constitutional liberties.

Ron Burdick signed
2014-02-19 12:50:39 -0600

Thomas Jablonski signed
2014-02-19 12:46:11 -0600

Bill West signed
2014-02-19 12:43:31 -0600

Paul MacKinlay signed
2014-02-19 12:43:28 -0600

Timothy Knecht signed
2014-02-19 12:38:56 -0600

David Cockrell signed
2014-02-19 12:37:09 -0600

Corey Tavenner signed
2014-02-19 12:33:54 -0600

April Peters signed
2014-02-19 12:28:35 -0600

Matthew Kanosky signed
2014-02-19 12:27:49 -0600

Why should my taxes increase to pay for programs for all of the ILLEGALS that call this state a sanctuary state, and all of the lazy people scamming the system for a free ride. I work hard for the money that I make. I should not be forced to give any to a bunch of freeloaders and ILLEGALS! !!!!!!!!!!!!

Debra Cagley signed
2014-02-19 12:22:59 -0600

Virginia Peschke signed
2014-02-19 12:20:04 -0600

Kari Rankins signed
2014-02-19 12:15:11 -0600

I am tired of Illinois sucking the blood out of citizens, get control of finances and act fiscally responsible instead of always going to the people! This state is out of control and has a lack of appreciation for its citizens!

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